Dentist GP Assistant

Nahdi; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Nahdi in Saudi Arabia seeks a qualified dental assistant to support dentists across diagnostic and surgical procedures, prepare rooms, handle instruments, and assist with patient care.

You will maintain records, oversee supplies, and participate in four-handed dentistry while providing post-operative instructions and basic first aid as needed. Fluency in English and Arabic is required; a diploma and 2–5 years of clinical experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant field.
• 2–5 years of clinical experience.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontic, endodontic or pedodontic procedures.
• Prepare and dismiss patients and manage patient flow.
• Prepare, clean, and disinfect instruments and equipment; maintain sterile technique.
• Practice four-handed dentistry to support the dentist and the surgical team.
• Manage patient records, charts, and post-operative instructions; oversee supply orders and inventory.

Education

Diploma

Tools

Office & Health Information Systems

Job description

Provides complete chairside assistance to the general or specialist dentist during clinical surgical dental procedures Performs clinical supportive functions

Accountabilities

Responsible for assisting a dentist engaged in diagnostic operative surgical periodontal preventive orthodontic prosthodontic endodontic or pedodontic procedures during examination and treatment of patients The clinical functions performed include preparing and dismissing patients point of use cleaning of instrumentation and disinfecting equipment providing post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist maintaining supply order maintaining applicable records and others as requested by the dentist Participates with the dentist in the examination and treatment of patients by retracting cheeks and tissues and by irrigating and aspirating mouth fluids without harm or discomfort to the patient Anticipates the dentist s needs and practices four-handed dentistry to provide efficient operative procedures for the patient or as assigned to a dental surgical operating team Performs expanded duty procedures under the supervision of the dentist as required Reviews patient s medical history and alerts the dentist to significant problems assists in updating the patient s history flags the chart to note significant history problems Charts accurately the findings of the patient s oral conditions as reported by the doctor records the treatment rendered in the patient s permanent chart Maintains and periodically reviews skills learned in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation handles medical emergencies until the dentist arrives on the scene or assists the dentist in rendering emergency first aid until additional medical help is available Instructs patients in post-operative home care procedures as directed by the dentist Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested The employee s duties are not limited to the above-mentioned accountabilities The manager can assign other duties based on the business need

Work Environment

Indoors 100 Outdoors 0 Working Days 6 Working Days Days off 1 Day Off Working Hours 8 net working hours according to shift schedule approved by head of department

Education

DiplomaExperience 2-5 years of clinical experience

Computer Skills

Office & Health Information Systems

Languages

English and Arabic (fluent speaking and writing)